Henriette was walking alone on a familiar street.

　The time is almost noon, and Aren's group is probably having lunch now.
　Originally, Henriette was invited to join them, but she declined, and so here she is, outside the elven forest, walking through the familiar streets.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it by visiting ...... Well, it was the result of a number of things that came together to make the decision.

　You're going to be able to find out what you're going to do with it.
　But if you think about dinner, you should return to the house, and this was the only time to do so.

　Dinner, of course, is of course about having dinner at the mansion.
　After lunch, we will take another look at the life of the elves, and although we haven't yet decided what to do from there, we have decided to have dinner at Henriette's house for now.

　But in order to do so, you'll have to contact her.
　I don't intend to return to the evening meal without contacting you and asking you to prepare a meal for five people.
　Or even if I don't tell you, I may have prepared it just in case: ...... That's just the way it is, you should contact me.

　And there was no contact yesterday.
　I had told you that because I knew that I might go and stay in the elven forest, but I hadn't decided.
　I'm sure they were prepared for both, no matter what would happen, and the effort was necessary.

　Anyway, that's why Henriette is going to return to the house without lunch.

But it was also possible to go after lunch, right?

　But then you won't be able to go around the elven forest with Aren and his friends.
　I've seen Henriette many times, so I don't need to say that I don't need to ...... that's not the point.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　It's not surprising that there's no next time, considering that we're an enemy of the state ...... wondering why I was reincarnated in a hostile country, but it can't be helped.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of it.

　You can't help but regret it.
　You just have to make the most of the opportunities that you have now.

It's a good thing that ...... is just like a human woman to think like that. I'm a full-fledged human woman.

　Shrugging to yourself, you shrugged, thinking to yourself, "Yeah, that's why I have to do it.

　And I had another reason for leaving now.
　I just wanted to clear my mind.

　Not in there.
　If I'm not careful, Allen will find out.
　I wanted to think this through carefully before Allen noticed.

　...... simply put, how did the demon child know about the spirit stone?

　It is essentially the secret of the elves.
　They know that it is their lifeline and if it is not known, they will only be used for their own ends.

　In fact, the reason why the elves are able to live freely now is because they sell spirit stones for a pittance.
　Because of this money, they don't have to work.

　Of course, if the elves were to buy and sell directly, we would be detected sooner or later.
　That's why Henriette is the point of contact for now.
　The supplier is a secret: ...... Once people know that the elves can produce it, they will surely ask for more, and they will be asked to produce more.

　But that is in many ways not what the elves want.
　As I told Noel, since the spirit stone is basically based on their own power, the elves treat it as their own share.
　It's not a good idea to sell ...... and it's one of the elves' trump cards.
　With that in mind, there's no way they'll let it go.

　And I don't think they are likely to share that information.
　So even though it is most likely that one of the elves taught it to her, Henriette also thinks it is most unlikely.

　Surely, living in a place together would be like a half-family.
　But the sense of kinship among elves is stronger than ever.
　That's one of the reasons why I immediately recognized Noel, whom I had never met, as the king, because I could see that his blood was definitely in his body.

　It is clear from Percival's appearance when that infant appeared that he does not see them as his own people, would he teach them about the spirit stone?
　If you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll find that it's not impossible that Henriette is being taught by .......

　But realistically speaking, unlike the elves, they cannot leave the elven forest.
　Simply because there is no way.
　The elven forest is like a living creature and can only come and go with permission from its master, the elves.
　As a demon, there is no way they will ever get permission to do so, so the only way to get information is to learn from one of the elves.

　The other possibility is that you know ...... that Henriette often goes to see them, but I don't remember hearing anything about it until now.
　It's not impossible that they were hiding, as they are the best-kept secret of the elves ...... then they wouldn't have brought it out at this time.
　It was unnatural.

...... Well, I didn't want to think about it over there because I think it's unnatural.

　You can see that Allen was anxious about the thing Noel gave him.
　You're going to be able to find out what you can do with it.

　But at this rate, it's unlikely that I'll be able to organize my thoughts by the time I return: ...... or perhaps I'll have a stronger suspicion that there's something more to it...

Hmm ...... It's really too late for that, so I'll have to tell you when I get back. I'm not in the mood for it, but I'll tell you about ......, hmm?

　So, on the way to the mansion, wondering what to do, I suddenly found a figure that caught my attention.

　You'll be able to find out the best way to get the most out of it.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going to be the best way to go about it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.
　But the problem is the other - it's the girl that Allen met yesterday.

...... Why is he in this city?　I'm sure you deleted all the information that led to Allen: ......, but you traced it backwards from there?

　Lizette Bärvald.
　It is the most famous person in the Kuro Wolf Knights, a unit renowned for gathering the most elite in the empire.
　You will be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for when you go to the store.

"I never meant to underestimate you, but ...... was still naive, you mean?

　And what would such a person be doing with Philip?
　It's like they're talking about something, but it's hard to tell from here.

It's a good idea to have a look at Phillip's face so you can get a vague idea of what he looks like, but from here you can see him clearly: ...... and he's moved away, right?

　Lysette bowed to Philip and went away.
　Could it be that the business is over?

　Well, you'll just have to check with him.
　Quickly approaching Philip, who has been left behind.



"--Philippe.
"Hey, Miss Henriette?　What's going on?
That's my line. Did you talk to that guy again?
I'm not talking, I'm just asking for directions, okay?　It's their first time in town, so they didn't understand.
"Yeah, I see. ......

　So does that mean it was just a coincidence as far as Philip is concerned?
　I'm sure it's not a coincidence that I came to this city. .......

"...... By the way, where did you say you were going?
Henriette's house,
"...... is that right, that's our house?

　So it's natural to think that there is at least a possibility that ...... really hit me.

　But perhaps her primary role is related to that thing.
　So, if that's the case--

...... Well, that's all right for now. It's noon now, so you'd better get back to your place.
I know. I think I've had a good change of scenery and I think I'm going to be okay.
"Oh yeah, ...... Oh, and just so you know, Noel was worried about you because you suddenly disappeared.
"Huh?　The king?　Really!

　It's a good thing that you were worried about the king, because he was worried about you. ...... That's how much he wanted to be cared for.
　It's really quite a long time ago, even though it was only yesterday.

I'm going to have to go back to you.
"Yeah, back home!　I owe him an apology too!
"Hmm?　Apologize to him, is?　Did you do something to someone?
It's not that I've done anything to him, but ......, you know, the guy the king was stroking, I just thought he was a demon or something like that. He's not even that bad.
I don't think there's anything wrong with it if you just think ...... well, do what you want.
"Yeah!　Is Master Henriette going back to the mansion?
Once, though. I'll be there again soon.
"Yeah, okay!　I'm waiting!

　As soon as he said that and waved his hand, he ran off cheerfully.
　It was a real cash cow.

Well, and ......

　But Henriette also can't relax.
　She must return to the house, report and receive reports, have lunch, even a light lunch, and then return to the elven forest immediately.
　We'll have to hurry up a bit.

　And there's more work to do at ...... it seems.

It's quite a relief ......

　I wonder if this is also because of Allen's involvement.
　It's very busy ...... but I didn't feel bad about it.

　It's not the same as it was back then, and although it may be a minor role, you can still stand beside it.

Well, that's what it's all about.

　In order to keep standing there for as long as possible in the short time, Henriette started to walk a little faster.